Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility. It’s key for managers and employees alike to take safety policy to heart and work toward creating a safe and functional work environment. More than 4,500 workers are killed on the job every year in the U.S., and about 3 million are injured. The unhappy truth is that most workplace… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Houston TX Industrial Staffing
Your Resume Is 20 Years Old. Why It Won’t Get You a Job!
If it’s been a while since you refreshed your entire resume, the chances are that it’s not working for you. 20-year-old resumes often fail to present your value to employers in the best possible light, whether because it’s too long, not relevant to the current job market, or just not a good reflection of the… Read more »
To Become a Successful Welder, Do You Need Certifications?
Welding is a fast growing and exciting job opportunity. As numerous welders reach retirement age, a new generation of welding professionals is needed to support the industrial sector in the U.S. But if you are new to the profession or are interested in learning what you need to succeed as a welder, it can be… Read more »
In a Candidate Market, How Should You Evaluate a Job Offer?
Despite how difficult a job search can be, it is a candidate’s market. There is a real war on for qualified talent and employers struggle with hiring as much if not more than you struggle with finding the right opportunity. Recruitment and retention of qualified candidates truly are a multi-million-dollar expense, no matter what industry… Read more »
5 Podcasts for a Great Second Half to 2017
Too busy to read or take a continued education course? You’re not alone. That’s partly why the growth of podcasts has been so prevalent in recent years. Podcasts are a great source of information and inspiration that you can download and listen to while you commute to work, hit the gym, or even relax for… Read more »
If Your Workplace Doesn’t Have These Safety Features, It Needs Them ASAP
Safety is a liability for employers and employees alike. To avoid risking accidents and resulting increases in insurance rates, or even a poor reputation among clients, make sure you are incorporating these key safety features on the job. Fire Protection and Prevention OSHA has several fire protection and prevention requirements that must be enforced in… Read more »
How Does a Recruiter Help Your Power Generation Career?
Looking for a new job in the power generation industry? You should consider connecting with a recruiter. They can help you achieve success in several ways. Working with a staffing agency is an easy win for a lot of reasons, but first and foremost it’s clear that having a partner with unique insight and the… Read more »
Why It’s Hard and Easy to Become a Better Leader with This Tip
Being a good manager is not for the faint of heart. It takes strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to do the hard thing when necessary. But there is one thing a surprising number of managers do that makes their job even more difficult. That thing is micromanaging. You’ve likely experienced micromanagement and… Read more »
What Skills Does a Great IT Project Manager Have?
IT project management is a unique field that requires a very specific skill set. Technical PMs are counted on to bring their technical knowledge to support the completion of a project, but there are several non-technical skills that are equally important to get the job done. Here are four skills to watch for when looking… Read more »
One Simple Way to Make a Hard Conversation a Little Easier
As a professional, manager, and team member, there come moments when you need to knuckle down and have the hard conversations with co-workers. Whether you are delivering disappointing news or communicating how someone is not meeting your expectations, there is one simple thing that makes the toughest conversations that much easier to approach. What is… Read more »